Mayflower Theatre in Southampton

What on earth has happened to the gents toilets. I appreciate that ladies have been suffering queues forever, but the gents -- quite a comedy with the doors opening and closing into each other -- surely this change has significantly increased the likelihood of disease transfer, including COVID-19 Theatre seating is always an issue if you have knee issues, but you can try and book the limited rows with more legroom. I enjoyed seeing Jules Holland, but we had to stand at the back as our knees were aching.

Fantastic theatre, great acoustics, and professional staff.

It’s a lovely theatre, with comfortable seats and some excellent shows.

The Mayflower has a rather "weathered" look inside and out, getting all a bit faded. The staff working there are amazing and helpful and need to be thanks to the lack of signposting around the theatre to find your area and seat. Bar areas are popular, busy and expensive especially if you opt for the VIP experience while very nice indeed is costly at £25 a head for a drink and some cakes and an ice cream ! We found the seating very worn, cramped and excruciatingly uncomfortable for an arthritis sufferer so be warned. Be aware that upper levels are very steep with hundreds of steps but do of course offer a great view of the stage. There is a lift but takes only 4 at a time. Sound quality is superb even with a live band as is the lighting etc. Would certainly go again but would be very careful about which seats I booked for comforts sake.

Great shows and always able to get hood seats

Always got great quality shows. Parking is around the area of the theatre. Great range of bars and restaurants surrounding it. Afew offer pre theatre menus.

Have only seen amazing shows here. They are always breathtaking. Staff are also always so kind and helpful.

Enjoyed the Overtones concert. 11th Nov. Very helpful staff. Great experience .

Lovely theatre and good seating. Easily accessible from train station.

Just been to see the amazing musical '& Juliet'. Fantastic show. The Mayflower Theatre is my favourite Theatre, always lovely and clean, staff very friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere every time with every different show. This occasion I had 'lost' my tickets on my phone (am a technophobe) they very quickly found them on their system and printed me a copy ensuring I didn't miss a thing. Already booked on for another show next year.

The Mayflower is a fantastic theatre. The variety of shows, quality of performances, friendliness of staff and facilities are unrivalled in the area. Access is easy from the train and there are nice restaurants nearby too.

Venue was lovely and comfortable. Some staff we encountered quite rude. We showed tickets at the door but then had an issue with tickets loading inside due to no phone service and no WiFi. Rude staff member just kept telling us we couldn't go in without showing her our ticket. I regularly attend theatres and have never had this issue before anywhere else. We have shown our ticket to get entry & if you are going to accept digital tickets and insist on them being showed throughout the venue you need to provide access to the Internet to be able to do so. Such a shame because the show was great but things like this spoil an evening and put you off revisiting

Great Theatre comfy seats good bar, easy to get out of after the show with access straight to the street

Great evening enjoyed the show '&Juliet' Drinks ok well managed to tier and seat

The theatre is in a great location, not far from , shops , restaurants and bars, so you can make a day of it. The staff are very nice and helpful and every thing is well organised. The seats are uncomfortable and their isn’t much leg room , the price of drinks and ice cream is to expensive, but we had a good evening watching sarah millican.

First time in this splendid theatre which is most beautifully decorated. Classic layout with stalls and 2 levels of circle and even side boxes. No queues at interval time butchered seems to be plenty of bars and toilets. Only minor complaint is that I didn't have enough knee room however view was good. Also the sound for the show I saw was a bit disjointed from the performers but I suspect this was just that particular setup

Just saw And Juliet at the mayflower show was brilliant. What a shame we had to asked the staff members behind up to be quiet as they talk all the way throughout the first two show.

Always a fabulous atmosphere, have yet to find a bad seat for views in the house 🙂

You don't seem to be able to have free parking anymore anywhere.. it's getting very frustrating not being able to go anywhere these days due to the stupid abusive costs everywhere! Seems that these days the fashion is to walk and nothing further!

Beautiful theatre. They have some fabulous shows here so if you're prepared to wait a bit you can see top shows without having to go to London and pay London prices. Love the variety on offer here and at The Mast.

We came to see '&Juliet' yesterday. It was a shame that the volume was so loud it was distorted so it was impossible to hear most of the words. My neighbour's smart watch kept telling her to move to a quieter area to preserve her hearing and I spent a lot of time with my fingers in my ears for the second half.

Superb as always, well organised and friendly staff.

Went to see Sarah milican was a great show and venue. Staff were friendly and both entry and bar service was quick.

Great historic theatre. Fantastic production.

Went to watch Grease, great production. Always help staff, love visiting

Great acoustics and atmosphere. Friendly staff. Whole evening so enjoyable, but most of that was down to the entertainment- Squeeze were just amazing!

I'm an older woman with mobility problems. The theatre was easy to enter and check in. Lifts were easy to find and use,also the seats were easily accessible (upper circle). Toilets too were accessible. My main problem was finding a drink,other than water,during the intermission. I was lucky that my daughter -in -law accompanied me,so I had no need to find a drink for myself. I don't like water,all I wanted was a still squash. This proved to be a problem. Amy,bless her, finally found me a fruit shoot. My only other problem was the lack of blue badge parking. So,take your own refreshment,get dropped off and picked up from the entrance,and the rest is a breeze.

Saw Squeeze. Sound quality was poor. Too many idiots videoing from their phones. Annoying

I love the Mayflower, just around the corner from the train station so easy to get to. Went to see Grease yesterday afternoon, what a fantastic show 👏 cast were brilliant and at the end they involved the audience in a sing song, it was amazing. Well done to all involved 👏 👍 😀

Claire from the VIP lounge was absolutely fantastic, attentive and really made the visit so personal! Thank you Claire!

Not much parking close by. Seats aren’t the best. Good choice of shows.

Always great service. The theatre is in good condition considering the age and the shows are reasonably priced

Went to see Grease the musical at the Mayflower last night 29.10.24. Fantastic show, great seats. There was a real party atmosphere. Loved it . Thankyou

Went too see 101 Dalmations. Lovely theatre, you can see the history in the building, lovely seating which gave us a great view towards the stage, comfortable too with binoculars for a quid. Staff were friendly and welcoming, ever so helpful too. Didn't use the bar but seemed busy. This theatre reminded me of the ones in London, nothing dissimilar. Easy to get in once through and plenty of space to get to where you need to be. Great lighting, stage and sound. Car park within a 5 minute walk but going by train next time as Southampton is really dreadful to drive in plus numerous traffic lights with extra long waiting times, confusing exits and queues queues queue. Theatre is lovely though and happily I would go again.

Great theatre in the centre of Southampton

We had a great evening ..well organised venue

Lovely, old theatre, always a great time had. Pantomime or theatre show.

Appalling lack of toilets as well as a sound system which is incoherent to dialogue and soft lyrics

I absolutely love this theatre the leg room in the stalls is second to know and I had a fantastic time at a fantastic show

Great big classic style theatre with friendly staff. Sound and view great and the seating is comfortable. Bars are large and well staffed.

Great show from start to finish, I won't spoil it, but what a great surprise at the end

Had a lovely afternoon watching Romeo and Juliet. Had afternoon tea before the show which was most enjoyable

Went to see Sarah Millican last night. Brilliant. She has a great way of drawing people in with a familiar subject and just when you think that's it, she fires a follow up usually something that makes you go eww. Toilet humour at its finest, but because it's Millican she keeps that innocent air about her , even when she's being disgusting and talking about pubes, periods and literally anything in between. Seeing John Bishop soon, really looking forward to that too.

Beautiful old theatre, great atmosphere, wonderful performance of Warhorse.

Excellent venue, parking on next road. Good seats away from crowds go for side circle SS1-3.

Love The Mayflower...it's my happy place 💕

Lovely old theatre, Show (Alladdin) was West End standard. The children loved it. A little chilly with the air conditioning (legacy of Covid-19,I guess), so take a cardi!

We went to see Mathew Bourne's Swan Lake. We sat in the balcony area and we had an excellent view. The theatre has been renovated to a very high standard. The Mayflower Theatre always has a varied programme, well worth a visit.

Expensive but nice place. Seats are very squished not a lot of leg room. especially on the balcony seats.

Great theatre, went to see War horse with was very well done.

Wonderful theatre to see West End shows, hear music including Opera, highly recommend!!

Wonderful staff, from entry staff, to theatre staff to brilliant restaurant. Theatre interior beautiful. Comfy seats. War Horse show A mazing, fantastic. Thoroughly enjoyed

Easy to get seated, friendly staff and the show was great.

Beautiful theatre, friendly staff, not enough ladies toilets, saw War Horse which was absolutely brilliant.

If you're over 5'6'' and like being cooked alive, this the place for you. Unfortunately, I'm not, no leg room, nowhere for feet and unbearably, stiflingly hot. The show on the other hand was excellent

I'm a big guy, so I generally don't enjoy the theatre due to the seats being too small. Not the case at this theatre. Surprisingly comfortable.

Coaçh trip well planned and front seats

This theatre holds great nostalgia. It's a lovely old theatre, seating is a bit tight/narrow to walk through to get an ice cream. Reasonably priced local ice cream sold in the interlude.

Brilliant show, excellent view we all thoroughly enjoyed the evening

Recently went to the afternoon performance of War Horse . As always absolutely brilliant . Cast and crew smashed it out of the park . Loved it 🤩

Great venue, last time we went the sound was poor. Obviously not due to the theatre but the event, this time excellent

Great theatre. Went to see Warhorse, which was amazing. The place was packed. Front of house staff friendly, informative, and welcoming. The seating was good. Could do with more loos, especially for the men. Would definitely return to see another production.

Great place , always the best entertainment.

DO NOT BUY BOOKING PROTECTION - it’s is a total scam and the Mayflower Theatre happily advertise it with any ticket purchase. Booking Protection is run by total cowboys that have the audacity to ask for a death certificate if you cannot make the performance due to family bereavement. It’s a disgrace that the Mayflower Theatre endorse such a scheme. Avoid

War Horse, a fabulous moving experience!!

Fantastic show and a proper theatre, comfortable seats, excellent view of the stage. War Horse was spectacular.

Went to see the Northern ballet performing Romeo & Julet. Incredible show and fabulous dancers. Most enjoyable evening

The seats were comfortable. The staff was friendly. The temperature inside the theatre was perfect. The toilets were clean. Parking availability near the theatre was great too.

Very enjoyable day out. Brilliant performance of Wicked. And back again today for a moving performance of War Horse.

Well organised and friendly helpful staff

Love attending this venue for performances. Always helpful and friendly staff to assist you and the atmosphere is always fantastic.

Beautiful theatre with top end shows.

Great theatre with variety of shows

We arrived to day and two breakfasts the breakfast was well presented and we will be again and the food was hot

A great theatre, bringing some fantastic shows in.

Wonderful evening. Great place.

First visit to the Mayflower Theatre, for the ballet Romeo and Juliet Staff were welcoming and efficient. Seating is comfortable. Only downside is lack of internet.

Went to see Aladdin, nice theatre

Great shows. Performers "put their heart and soul" into productions. Definitely recommend.

Beautiful venue. Staff very helpful.

Great show, well organised venue to enjoy the acts. But..... so slow to get a drink from the bar. Had to abandon before the show. Need better trained staff (faster) and more of them. Huge queue for men's toilet as it was all cubicles. Crazy set up: 6 cubicles, no urinals - slow, wasting water. Been like this for a few years now. No idea why they don't make improvements which would make it a fantastic venue.

Good theatre with good range of productions. Plenty of nearby parking and restaurant options, quick and easy to get in and out. Leg room wasn't as bad as most London venues (I was just about OK - I am 2m tall).

Awesome show, very hot inside the theatre.

Wow!!!! What a brilliant night we've just had at the Mayflower Theatre, we saw Aladin. Brilliant show. The Theatre was spotlessly clean, all the staff were friendly and welcoming. It was an amazing experience, very good value for money and we can't wait to go again to watch more shows and performances. We are going to become regular Theatre goers, we're hooked.

Seen many brilliant shows at the Mayflower. Staff are always friendly and professional and always enjoy the atmosphere.

Great theatre with fantastic shows throughout the year. Highly recommend

Lovely old theatre, parking nearby, large stage, great sound, great seat views in stalls.

The seats are not comfortable for a 2+ hour show. The theatre itself is nostalgic.

Lovely theatre and a great show 🙂 we went to see alanine really loved it, it's the first time I've been to the theatre as I moved from London, the prices are a lot more reasonable here in Southampton 😘

What a lovely venue for a fantastic show.

Beautiful theatre, perfect production. Aladdin was as good in The Mayflower as it was on the west end in London. Will 100% visit again.

Great seat. Great performance of Aladdin. Staff caring and friendly.

Great time at Aladdin. Great seats in the stalls with more leg room, than I remember. Fabulous show and theatre

Had the pleasure of going to see Aladdin with my wife and daughters last night(Birthday present to both my wife and I from both our girls), absolutely fantastic show, Unforgettable memories made❤❤

Went to see Aladdin yesterday and it was brilliant. The special effects, costumes and performers were outstanding. It was very professional but relaxed and amusing. A great family treat. The Mayflower Theatre is easily accessible from the station and is small and personal. A wonderful experience for myself, daughter and grandson.

Lovely trip on land train with our granddaughter on a beautiful day to play on beach

Been multiple times. Always wonderful performances and good views from the seats. Most recently saw aladdin - what a great show! This time we had 2 drinks, glass of wine and pint of beer came to £12 which we thought was very reasonable and we could take them to our seats.

Lovely theatre. Easy to get to by train.

Went and saw a tribute to Whitney Houston a brilliant show

All good seats were good especially when only paying 15.00 each